5.6 Alternatives to HTML: Native Platforms

Question 1

What are native apps?

Answer 1

Applications specifically developed for use on a particular platform

Question 2

To develop an app on iOS, what platform-specific language do you use?

Answer 2

Swift

Question 3

To develop an app on Android, what platform-specific language do you use?

Answer 3

Java

Question 4

iOS stands for

Answer 4

iPhone Operating System

Question 5

What is iOS?

Answer 5

A modern open-source programming language that was designed to be easier to read and write than traditional programming languages.

Question 6

When working with iOS, developers use _____, Apple’s suite of software development tools.

Answer 6

XCode

Question 7

What is Androids version of the iOS Human Interface Guidelines?

Answer 7

Material Design

Question 8

What is Material Design

Answer 8

A programming language used for Androids. Characterized by its flat and clean style.

Material Design is grounded in age-old tactile interaction rules and realities, including shadows, that mimic real life as an appeal to our basic human instincts and cognitive expectations.

Material Design provides a great system and set of guidelines you can use to better your work even when you’re not working on a native Android app.

Question 9

Which programming language are iOS apps developed in?

Answer 9

Swift

Question 10

What’s one important consideration you’ll need to keep in mind when working for an iOS native app?

Answer 10

The current iOS version

Question 11

What description would be helpful to use when talking about XCode to someone who is not familiar with programming?

Answer 11

XCode is like the Adobe Creative Suite but for code

Question 12

Which programming language are Android apps developed in?

Answer 12

Java